The topic of this essay contest is: “What would you do to improve the legal system?”
The Cost of Attendance (COA) or budget for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment. The Higher Education Act of 1965 specifies that a student’s COA includes tuition and fees normally assessed for a student carrying the same academic workload and an allowance for living expenses, such as room and board, books and supplies, personal, and transportation costs. The law also provides limited allowances for loan fees, dependent-care costs, and expenses for disabled students. The following tables show the average expenses for a nine-month academic year based on 2014-2015 fee levels. Students should take into account their own spending and the possibility of unforeseen expenses.
More information can be found in the Fees & Cost of Attendance page.
| J.D. Program Expenses for CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS |
Fall 2014 |
Spring 2015 |
Academic Year 2014-2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (Total) | $24,082.75 | $24,082.75 | $48,165.50 |
| Living Expenses (Total) | $11,521.00 | $11,521.00 | $23,042.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $748.00 | $748.00 | $1,496.00 |
| Health Insurance Fees** | $1,557.00 | $1,557.00 | $3,154.00 |
| Total CA Resident Student Budget*** | $37.928.75 | $37,928.75 | $75,857.50 |
| J.D. Program Expenses for NON-RESIDENTS |
Fall 2014 |
Spring 2015 |
Academic Year 2014-2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (Total) | $26,058.25 | $26,058.25 | $52,116.50 |
| Living Expenses (Total) | $11,521.00 | $11,521.00 | $23,042.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $748.00 | $748.00 | $1,496.00 |
| Health Insurance Fees** | $1,577.00 | $1,577.00 | $3,154.00 |
| Total Non-Resident Student Budget*** | $38,904.25 | $38,904.25 | $79,808.50 |
**If you have comparable insurance, you may waive enrollment. Go to the University Health Services website for more information.
***New law students are also assessed a $26 Document Management Fee.
The deadline to submit a Berkeley Law Scholarships for Continuing Students application for the 2014-2015 academic year, has been extended to July 21, 2014 at 5:00 PM PST. Please mark your calendar accordingly.
This year we are offering over $105,000 in scholarships, with individual awards of up to $18,000. We encourage you to apply for all of the scholarships pertaining to your interests. Click here to submit your application.
Please submit only once and be sure to include all required documents.
Best wishes!
Berkeley Law Financial Aid Office
The online application for Berkeley Law Scholarships for Continuing Students for the 2014-2015 academic year is now available on our Forms page. This year we are offering over $105,000 in scholarships with individual awards of up to $18,000. We encourage you to apply for all of the scholarships pertaining to your interests. Click here to submit your application.
Please submit only once and be sure to include all required documents. The deadline to submit your application and supporting documents is June 30, 2014 at 5:00 PM PST. Please mark your calendar accordingly.
Best wishes!
Berkeley Law Financial Aid Office
This scholarship is awarded to enrolling or enrolled law school students who demonstrate an interest in serving the Filipino-American community and a desire to do so as an FBANC attorney.
This scholarship is awarded to an enrolling or enrolled law school student with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a public service legal career.
An interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims is beneficial but not necessary for an applicant to be selected.
This fellowship, jointly awarded by San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association (SFLRLA) and Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF), was established to fund summer employment for a law school student.
Priority is given to an applicant with at least one of the following objectives in her/his expected summer work:
(1) development/expansion of legal services for LGBT community, especially within the Latino community; (2) education of LGBT community about legal rights; and (3) mentoring to law students.
This fellowship, awarded by San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association (SFLRLA), was established to fund summer employment for a law school student.
Priority is given to an applicant with at least one of the following objectives in her/his expected summer work:
(1) development/expansion of legal services specializing in housing, education, employment, discrimination, immigration, and naturalization; (2) education of Latino community about legal rights; and (3) mentoring to law students.
This scholarship, awarded by San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association (SFLRLA), was established to finance a bar review course for a current third-year law student.
Priority is given to an applicant with at least one of the following objectives in their post-graduation employment:
(1) development/expansion of legal services specializing in housing, education, employment, discrimination, immigration, and naturalization; (2) education of Latino community about legal rights; and (3) mentoring to law students.
The scholarships are awarded to first-year law students who contribute to the diversity of the student body, demonstrate strong academic achievement, and demonstrate interest in promoting diversity in the legal profession.
See website for more information.
Students graduating in May 2014 may borrow a University Bar Study Loan for the amount of $4,200 from Berkeley Law. These loans are to cover bar exam costs and living expenses while preparing for the examination. The Bar Study Loan is not available to students who are blocked or have a university account that is past due.
The application is available for download from the Financial Aid Forms webpage.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please return all completed documents in person to the Berkeley Law Financial Aid Office (2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 500, Berkeley, CA) no later than April 25, 2014. The office hours are Monday—Friday from 9:00 AM—4:00 PM. Applications received by mail will not be processed! Please refer to the application for more instructional details.
LOAN REPAYMENT
Repayment of Bar Study Loan begins January 1, 2015 with the first payment due on February 1, 2015.
Payments are due on the first of each month until the loan is repaid in full. The interest rate is 8 % and the interest will be calculated beginning January 1, 2015. The borrower will have 30 months to repay the loan but there is no penalty for early repayment. Bar Study loans are no longer eligible for repayment assistance through Berkeley Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program and cannot be consolidated into the Federal Direct Loan program. ACS will be the servicer for this loan.
Remember: Each applicant is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all submitted information.
Good luck on the bar exam!
The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson whose vision and generosity inspired it.
The scholarship is awarded annually to a rising 3L female student with demonstrated commitment to a career in criminal defense advocacy and defending the principles of the Constitution. See website for more information.